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Paul Ready

Linda Zabors

Paul Ready worked for the City Department of Streets and Sanitation for 33 years as a hoisting engineer and long time resident of the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Off-duty he was a bartender, a husband, a father of four children and a well respected member of the community.


Honorary Paul Ready Way

5300 and 5400 West Wilson Avenue

 

Approved: November 2021

Ward: 45
Alderman: Gardiner
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

d. April 9, 2019


Kurt A. Krueger

Linda Zabors

Corporal Kurt A. Kruger was a Marine 1980-1984 who served in Grenada and Lebanon conflicts; after his years of service he returned to Chicago delivered mail with the U.S. Post Office for thirty years.

Kurt grew up in the Chrysler Village neighborhood of Chicago and later raised his own family nearby.

Alumnus:
St. Laurence High School
St. Symporosa Elementary School

Veteran: Marines - Grenada, Lebanon


Honorary CPL Kurt A. Krueger Way

West 63rd Place at South Latrobe Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 13
Alderman: Quinn
Neighborhood: West Lawn

b. July 2, 1962
d. December 22, 2019. Age 57


Cindy Proyer

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Cindy was a long-time resident and well known neighbor on Hermitage Avenue who helped shape and define the neighborhood with her welcoming and friendly ways.


Honorary Cindy Proyer Way

North Hermitage Ave from Glenlake to Granville Road

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 40
Alderman: Vasquez
Neighborhood: Edgewater

b. April 21, 1947
d. August 8, 2021. Age 74.


Kenneth J. Miotk

Linda Zabors

Manager of Hegewisch First Merchants Bank



Honorary Kenneth J. Miotk Way

133rd Street at Houston Avenue

 

Approved: June 2021

Ward: 10
Alderman: Garza
Neighborhood: Hegewisch

b. September 9, 1922
d. August 24, 1996. Age 73.


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Betty Haynes

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Honorary Betty Haynes Way

Southwest and Northwest corners of North Drake Avenue between West Augusta Boulevard and West Chicago Avenue

 

Approved: May 2018

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park


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Miguel Sosa

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Honorary Miguel Sosa Way

2700 block of North Parkside Avenue, from West Schubert Avenue to West Diversey Avenue

 

Approved: 2016

Ward: 30
Alderman: Reboyas
Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin